Greenwich Entertainment revealed the official trailer for The Cowboy and the Queen, the documentary chronicling Monty Roberts, a non-violent horse trainer who formed a bond with the late monarch, Queen Elizabeth II.
The documentary had its world premiere last year at the 2023 Doc NYC and went on to screen at other film festivals, including Santa Barbara International Film Festival and the Berkshire International Film Festival.
Release Date
Directed by Andrea Nevins, ‘The Cowboy and the Queen’ opens in theaters on September 6, 2024. The film will also stream on MasterClass on September 12, 2024.
Synopsis
Monty Roberts, a nonviolent horse trainer who rejected traditional “breaking” methods, forms an unlikely friendship with Queen Elizabeth II. Bonding over their shared love for animals, they overcome Monty’s doubters to broadcast his gentle approach globally. From Academy Award Nominee Andrea Nevins, this uplifting film shows how trust can build a better world for both horses and humans.
Reviews
Rahul Unni in a Daily Nexus review praised the documentary, writing “In a story that speaks of violence, hardships, skepticism and unlikely friendship, it is glaringly evident that “The Cowboy and the Queen” is far more than a mere tale of triumph. The story lies beyond Roberts’ success as a trainer and beyond his friendship with the Queen. It lies in the collective need to subdue and enslave, it calls on viewers to think of what the dizzying highs of power can push them to do to those around them.”
Chiara Spagnoli in a Cinema Daily review praised the documentary’s portrayal of Roberts and Queen Elizabeth’s friendship, writing “This is what The Cowboy And The Queen conveys so brilliantly, as it coalesces stupendous black and white footage — that dates back to the Thirties, portraying the American West and the Queen’s youth — with interviews and modern-day images.
Official Trailer
Watch the official trailer for ‘The Cowboy and the Queen’.